Placido Bayou vs Shore Acres Overlook
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-31.
| Metric | Placido Bayou | Shore Acres Overlook |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $808K | $364K |
| Price per sq ft | $381 | $231 |
| Avg days on market | 87 days | 110 days |
| Months of supply | 9.0 mo | 5.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 45 |
The verdict
Placido Bayou carries the higher median price — about 122% above Shore Acres Overlook. Homes in Placido Bayou sell faster (87 days on market vs 110). Shore Acres Overlook is the tighter market on inventory (5.9 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Placido Bayou | Shore Acres Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 22 |
| Under contract | 3 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $225K to $2.19M | $254K to $4M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Placido Bayou homes for sale · Shore Acres Overlook homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Placido Bayou | Shore Acres Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 559 | 418 |
| Built | 1984–2006 (median 1991) | 1920–2024 (median 1962) |
| Typical living area | 2,282 sq ft | 1,540 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 81% | 66% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 10 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Placido Bayou | Shore Acres Overlook | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | North Shore Elementary-Pn | not reported |
| Middle | Meadowlawn Middle-Pn | not reported |
| High school | Northeast High-Pn | not reported |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Shore Acres Overlook is the lower entry point (median $364K vs $808K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Placido Bayou; Shore Acres Overlook trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Placido Bayou (87 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Placido Bayou more expensive than Shore Acres Overlook?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Placido Bayou is $808,000 versus $364,000 in Shore Acres Overlook, about 122% higher.
Which has newer homes, Placido Bayou or Shore Acres Overlook?
Placido Bayou: its homes were built 1984–2006 with a median year of 1991, versus a median of 1962 in Shore Acres Overlook (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Placido Bayou. The typical home there is 2,282 sq ft of living area, versus 1,540 sq ft in Shore Acres Overlook.
Go deeper on each: Placido Bayou homes, photos & schools · Shore Acres Overlook homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.